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3516B Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage:
380 to 11000 Volts

Overview

The 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1750 to 2500 kVA at 50 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our integrated control system keeps you connected through on-site and remote monitoring options. We offer easy-to-use EMCP control panel options, combining your management and diagnostic tools in one. The EMCP 4.4 controller provides multi-generator set paralleling capability, giving you the ability to add generator sets to match your growing power requirements. It's not just quality that matters but customization, choose from a broad range of accessories and bolt-on system expansion attachments. Find flexible packaging to fit unique spatial requirements and environmental conditions. Our 3516B generator sets are developed for such prerequisites, so that you can meet your specific power needs.

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating:
2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage:
380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating:
2250 kVA
Minimum Rating:
1750 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
7.48in
Displacement:
69in
Compression Ratio:
14.0:1
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum:
233.4in
Length - Maximum:
6377in
Width - Maximum:
90in
Height - Maximum:
93.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
31900lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
40320lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Secondary fuel filters

generator

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • IP23 Protection

power termination

  • Busbar

control panels

  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • DC volts
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Customizable screens
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Speed adjust
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • Overspeed - Emergency stop
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • kW-hr (total) - kVAr-hr (total)
  • Cat connect
  • Load histogram feature
  • RPM - DC volts
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Coolant temperature
  • Operating hours
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • IVR includes:
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Reactive droop capability
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Digital indication for:
  • KVAR/PF modes
  • Lamp test
  • Controls:
  • PLC functionality
  • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Low coolant level
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Over/under voltage (2 7/ 59)
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • RFI suppression
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Min / max exciter
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Low oil pressure
  • Accessory module data link
  • High coolant temperature
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Communications:
  • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:

control panel

  • Cat ECS Genset controller

cooling system

  • Certified standard PGS provided

exhaust system

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)

fuel system

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Fuel priming pump

general

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Right hand servicing
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator

generator and attachments

  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • 6 Leads
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Form wound
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Low voltage:
  • Random wound
  • High voltage:
  • Medium voltage:
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern

governing system

  • ADEM A3

literature

  • Parts book

lubrication system

  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Lubricating oil
  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Gear type lube oil pump

mounting system

  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

starting system

  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator

Optional Equipment

control system

  • EMCP 4.4

exhaust

  • Exhaust mufflers

air inlet system

  • Single element filter
  • Dual element air cleaner

generator

  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Internal excitation (IE)

cooling system

  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Coolant
  • Optional installed radiators
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Water level switch gauges

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

crankcase system

  • Ventilation system
  • Explosion relief valves
  • No explosion relief valves

control panels

  • Remote monitoring software
  • Load share module
  • Digital I/O module
  • Generator temperature monitoring & protection

exhaust system

  • Y Adapters
  • Elbows
  • Mufflers
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Clean emission parts
  • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
  • Exhaust offset
  • Flexible fittings
  • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
  • Flanges
  • Tier 4 clean emissions module

fuel system

  • Primary fuel filter
  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric

starting/charging

  • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Charging alternator
  • Oversize batteries
  • Heavy duty starting system

generators and attachments

  • Differential current transformers (DCT)
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Generator conversion
  • Space heater
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames

instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

general

  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • US aid emblem
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • CSA Certification
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
  • UL 2200 package

lubrication system

  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Oil level regulator
  • Prelube pumps

mounting system

  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Puck style low efficiency isolators

mounting

  • IBC isolators

power connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • Center post busbars
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Right side power connections
  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • Rear power connections
  • Left side power connections

special tests / reports

  • Standard engine test charge
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Fuel consumption test
  • IBC Certification
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Generator test report
  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • OSHPD Certification

starting and charging

  • Air starting motors
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Starter cover
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Electric starting motors
  • Engine barring device
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry

extended service coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Standby Rating:
2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage:
380 to 11000 Volts